Computer Science Assistant Professor

Fresno State • Fresno, CA

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About The Position

The Department of Computer Science in the College of Science and Mathematics at California State University, Fresno seeks applicants for a tenure-track, academic-year position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in Academic Year 2026-2027, with preference given to candidates specializing in Cloud/Cluster/Distributed Computing, Algorithms and Theory of Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Science Education, and Artificial Intelligence. Competitive candidates in the areas not listed in the job post may be considered, depending on the department’s needs and priorities. Successful applicants will be expected to teach a variety of core courses in Computer Science as well as electives and graduate courses in their area(s) of expertise, be active in scholarly and applied research involving students, and engage in university and community service. California State University, Fresno is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion. Fresno State has been recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Requirements

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Computer Science from an accredited (or equivalent) institution; or Applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered; however, the doctorate must be completed by the time of appointment
• Successful teaching experience (including teaching assistantships) at the college level
• Demonstrated success with research and scholarly activities, including recent peer-reviewed publications in high-quality journals and/or conference proceedings
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students.

Nice To Haves

• Successful teaching experience at the graduate level
• Experience with grant writing and administration
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaborations

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of core courses in Computer Science as well as electives and graduate courses in their area(s) of expertise
• Be active in scholarly and applied research involving students
• Engage in university and community service

Benefits

• As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package.
• See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU’s excellent benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree